Giambi had a pretty critical hit a week or two back to break that game open. 2 out run scoring single.

I'm with you on the Brantley/Kipnis swap.....and I wouldn't mind seeing Droobs and Santana switch spots, also. I'm of the opinion that your best hitter always hits 3rd and maximizes his plate appearances.

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I guess I have an irrational dislike of Santana as a ballplayer. I would never trust him in the 3 hole. You never know when he will enter his next 6+ week slump (which he is in right now). I don't like him catching the young staff, either. I just see no evidence in his game (approach at the plate, for instance) that indicates he thinks while he plays.

If we do get the kind of crowd that's expected tonight, I hope Ubaldo can pitch at least halfway as competently as he has his last couple of starts. His crappy performance on Opening Day really killed the sold-out mood and dashed some of the good momentum and vibes the team began the season with. Would hate to see that again.

Prosecutor wrote:The Mariners rank 14th in the AL in runs scored, averaging less than four runs per game. They're 6th in team ERA, however, and have committed the 3rd fewest errors. Could be a low scoring series.

This 22-year-old kid who's starting tonight has given up only 13 earned runs in his last five starts. He has yet to go seven innings, though. It looks like they might be trying to protect his arm.

The Tribe needs to take the first two games because Seattle's pitching gets a lot tougher on Sunday and Monday.

Saunders is pretty tough on us too if memory serves me.

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